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Does aloe vera cure sunburn? Summer health tips debunked 07/15/2024 08:00pm • Summer is officially underway, and with summer comes a variety of health concerns: sun protection, hydration and heat, among others. Doing your best to stay healthy this summer - be it in the surf, sun or sand - is important. It's also important to be able to parse through the many pieces of summer- What to know about Fourth of July celebrations along DC’s National Mall 07/02/2024 06:30pm • As hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack the National Mall for Fourth of July festivities Thursday, the National Park Service and U.S. Park Police said they’re working to ensure it’s a safe celebration. During a news conference Tuesday, officials urged those who plan to be outs Heat wave begins Monday, bringing hotter weather and higher temperatures to DC area 06/17/2024 09:36am • After an ideal summer weekend for wandering outdoors, forecasts for the D.C. region this week see temperatures climbing upward, with heat indexes possibly breaking 100 degrees. Stay inside — and stay cool. Here's what you need to know. Starting Monday, an extended run of 90-degree days begin Hot days ahead for DC area: Heat emergency plan in effect this week 06/16/2024 05:52pm • D.C., Maryland and Virginia are starting a streak of 90-degree days this week as Juneteenth and the Summer Equinox — the longest day of the year and the beginning of astrological summer — creep ever closer. Here's what you need to know. After a calm, breezy and fairly sunny Father's Day weeke How much do you really know about the sunscreen you're using? 06/06/2024 10:17am • There's no lack of misinformation making the rounds on social media these days, and now sunscreen is the latest hot topic, especially among those on TikTok. The Wall Street Journal recently looked at some of the claims by influencers and celebrities, including retired professional football star T This 'common' mistake with sunscreen gets people burned, DC-area dermatologist says 05/27/2024 01:45am • If enjoying the sun is on your to-do list this summer, protecting your skin should be as well. Here are some basic but important tips from a D.C.-area dermatologist. Most people know it's a good idea to wear sunscreen if you're going to be out under the sun for more than a couple of minutes. But Is it OK to swim after eating? Medical expert answers age-old question 05/23/2024 04:23pm • Growing up, did your parents insist you had to wait 30 minutes between eating and swimming? Sorry, but your parents were wrong. That's according to Amanda Joy, certified physician's assistant and associate medical director at MedStar Health Urgent Care. "As a child, I was also told that we had Dulles breaks high temperature record last set in 2018 05/02/2024 06:00pm • Listen to WTOP for the latest weather updates on the 8s. Thursday was another hot one — with some temperatures tying or toppling daily records set in 2018. Here's what you need to know. High temperatures Thursday afternoon hit 90 degrees in some parts of the D.C. area — the first time ther How a Maryland woman turned her passion for sunglasses into a thriving Annapolis business 04/30/2024 09:00pm • Shades of the Bay, a store that specializes in sunglasses and flip-flops in Annapolis, Maryland, is located on Main Street right by the water. It's the perfect spot to draw in people who are spending the day outside on a sunny afternoon, whether they are walking, fishing or boating. "I believe Hottest day of the year so far: Steamy temperatures Monday break a heat record in DC area 04/29/2024 06:40pm • The D.C. area got an early taste of summer Monday as record-breaking heat ushered in several days of above-average temperatures. The mercury climbed to 91 degrees in parts of the D.C. area by Monday afternoon, breaking a record at Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia and breaking Why are tweens and teens obsessed with skin care? Doctors warn the trend could be doing more harm than good 01/12/2024 08:21pm • If you’ve ever seen a “get ready with me” video on social media, or a new skin care product haul video, you might think tweens and teens are becoming obsessed with skin care. According to a recent survey by Piper Sandler, spending on skin care products among tweens and teens, particularly G How to stay limber and safe while exercising outside this season 12/27/2023 05:09pm • During the week between Christmas and New Years, exercising might be the last thing on some peoples' minds. But doctors say getting out in the elements can be good for you — if you take the proper steps this winter. “Patients will often, you know, stop exercising or significantly reduce th Not even the fall colours can escape climate change's impacts: scientists 09/24/2023 10:06am • Click here for updates on this story Toronto (CTV Network) -- Anyone who lives in a part of the country with trees that shed their leaves in the fall – like beeches, birches, oaks, ashes and the ever popular maple tree – knows to expect a brilliant display of yellow, orange and red foliage ea Rare and aggressive: Understanding the skin cancer that took Jimmy Buffett's life 09/08/2023 05:25am • For a man synonymous with life in the sun, a skin cancer diagnosis can't be a total shock to Jimmy Buffett fans. But, as many "parrotheads" learned after his death, the kind that he got, Merkel cell carcinoma, is one of the least common forms of cancer. It's also much more aggressive. Out of the Black men more likely to die from melanoma, study finds 08/08/2023 10:50am • ▶ Watch Video: Black men at higher risk of dying from skin cancer, study finds Men with melanoma, particularly Black men, are more likely to die than women with melanoma, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Comparing data from th